John Boehner Gives One Minute Fiscal Cliff Press Conference, And Then Storms Off Without Taking Questions

In one of the strangest moments of the fiscal cliff debate so far, House Speaker John Boehner delivered an abrupt statement Wednesday, warning President Barack Obama to "get serious" about negotiations.

"Tomorrow, the House will pass legislation to make permanent tax relief for every American," Boehner said. "Then the president will have a decision to make. He can call on Senate Democrats to pass that bill. Or he can be responsible for the largest tax increase in American history."

Then he stormed off stage.

In reality, the "Plan B" bill is a tactical move by the Speaker, who is publicly frustrated with the pace of negotiations with the White House.

On Wednesday, the White House slammed the "Plan B" bill, blasting out a four-page analysis that claims the legislation does not go far enough to help the middle class, and accuses Republicans of "perversely" leaving out any spending cuts. Obama confirmed Wednesday that he would veto the bill if it gets to his desk.

Boehner's office hit back this morning, calling the White House's opposition to the bill "bizarre and irrational."